Michael William McCarthyVancouver is the wilderburb capital of the worldAll photos by Michael McCarthy5 min read·Apr 10, 2024----
Michael William McCarthyWhat is the meaning of life? To be happy?The best way to cheer yourself is to try to cheer someone else up. — Mark Twain2 min read·Mar 16, 2024----
Michael William McCarthyCrystal Mall is a Crystal Ball for lovers of ethnic foodsAfter a lifetime of exploring Vancouver, from its streets to neighbourhoods to parks and picnic sites, to tourist destinations and secret…5 min read·Mar 3, 2024----
Michael William McCarthyBuying used bridges never good business practiceThe Granville Bridge seems to be falling apart, with bits and pieces during its renovation landing on Granville Island below. Quick, want…4 min read·Feb 27, 2024----
Michael William McCarthyHeaven and Hell in the paradise of Palm Springs“When the going gets tough, the tough get going.”6 min read·Feb 18, 2024----
Michael William McCarthyEnlightenment on the Two Day PlanWelcome to the Kopan Monastery, a quiet environment which is conducive to learning and meditation. We ask that you avoid singing, dancing…14 min read·Dec 19, 2023----
Michael William McCarthyThe Day of the Dead in Santa Maria de HuatulcoThe procession begins at the Gates of Hell. That is not their real name, of curse, but I call it that because we are about to descend down…6 min read·Nov 21, 2023----
Michael William McCarthyNegotiating IndiaShould you pay attention to global politics (not always fun, but somebody has to do it) you may have noticed some belligerent behaviour on…4 min read·Oct 2, 2023----
Michael William McCarthyOutside lies magicI open my front door, walk down the steps to the street, and turn left. It’s only a block to the main street in my neighbourhood, with its…5 min read·Sep 23, 2023----
Michael William McCarthyA warmish day in rustic NepalganjThe airport is about 10 miles out of the town of Nepalganj, but quite close to the airport we find a tiny ghetto of very poor people…9 min read·Aug 28, 2023----